- 1. What instrument does Brad Mehldau primarily play?
A) Piano
B) Guitar
C) Saxophone
D) Drums
- 2. In which year was Brad Mehldau born?
A) 1970
B) 1960
C) 1985
D) 1995
- 3. Where was Brad Mehldau born?
A) Jacksonville, Florida
B) Los Angeles, California
C) New York City, New York
D) Chicago, Illinois
- 4. Who is Brad Mehldau's frequent collaborator on drums?
A) Antonio Sanchez
B) Roy Haynes
C) Chick Corea
D) Jeff Ballard
- 5. Which famous saxophonist has Brad Mehldau played with extensively?
A) Joshua Redman
B) Charlie Parker
C) Sonny Rollins
D) John Coltrane
- 6. Brad Mehldau released an album called 'Round Midnight', paying tribute to which legendary jazz musician?
A) Miles Davis
B) Thelonious Monk
C) Duke Ellington
D) Bill Evans
- 7. What is the title of Brad Mehldau's debut album released in 1995?
A) Introducing Brad Mehldau
B) Smooth Grooves
C) Piano Impressions
D) Jazz Fusion Jams
- 8. Brad Mehldau's trio often includes which bassist as a core member?
A) Ron Carter
B) Larry Grenadier
C) Christian McBride
D) Esperanza Spalding
- 9. Which record label has Brad Mehldau been associated with for many years?
A) Nonesuch Records
B) Blue Note Records
C) Verve Records
D) ECM Records
- 10. What is the title of Brad Mehldau's solo album featuring interpretations of songs from popular bands like Radiohead and Oasis?
A) Reflections
B) Echoes
C) Harmony
D) Largo
- 11. Which of the following venues is NOT a common setting for Brad Mehldau's live performances?
A) Madison Square Garden
B) Village Vanguard
C) Duc des Lombards
D) Barbican Centre
- 12. What famous jazz pianist is Brad Mehldau often compared to for his improvisational style?
A) Chick Corea
B) Thelonious Monk
C) Oscar Peterson
D) Bill Evans
- 13. Brad Mehldau is well-known for his work in piano trio settings. What does a piano trio typically consist of?
A) Piano, saxophone, and trombone
B) Piano, cello, and clarinet
C) Piano, bass, and drums
D) Trumpet, guitar, and drums
- 14. Brad Mehldau is known for his unique blend of jazz with elements from which other genre?
A) Hip hop
B) Reggae
C) Classical music
D) Country
- 15. In which city did Brad Mehldau study jazz at the New School?
A) Boston
B) San Francisco
C) Chicago
D) New York City
- 16. On which record label did Brad Mehldau release his debut album?
A) Blue Note
B) Verve
C) Warner Bros.
D) ECM
- 17. Brad Mehldau has reinterpreted popular songs by which rock band in his jazz style?
A) The Beatles
B) Radiohead
C) Pink Floyd
D) Led Zeppelin
- 18. In which musical genre is Brad Mehldau primarily known for his work?
A) Classical
B) Rock
C) Jazz
D) Hip-hop
- 19. What is the title of Brad Mehldau's collaboration album with guitarist Pat Metheny?
A) Jazz Fusion Summit
B) Metheny Mehldau
C) Guitar Piano Dialogues
D) Strings Attached
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